January 17, 2023 A 50 ml sample I purchased long ago at a liquor store in the greater Vancouver area. Bottled in plastic, but oh well! Served at room temperature in a bulbous chimney-style tasting glass. A bit short at 46 ml. It appears to be close to its natural color for a 5-year-old whiskey, possibly with a touch of caramel added for color. Predominantly vanilla on the nose. Being 5 years old, you won't get much oak barrel influence on the nose or palate, except that the vanilla note originates from the oak, correct? Correct. Similarly, mostly vanilla on the palate, as expected. A perfectly inoffensive 90 proof Canadian whiskey...
Ninety 5 Year Whisky
Whiskey Canadian Whisky Alberta 5 Year 45% ABV
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The youngest whisky in the Highwood Ninety lineup, this five-year-old spirit is made from 100% corn. It matured exclusively in charred oak barrels before being bottled at 45% alcohol. In 2013, Highwood's Alberta location suffered extensive damage from a severe flood that destroyed whisky reserves. The Ninety brand is now being reintroduced to considerable acclaim, and is sold only in Canada.
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Honey and vanilla sweetness mingle with corn and oak char. A light spice is present, but it’s smooth overall. A fantastic deal for the money ($26 CAD).
Smooth, with caramel, cedar, cherry, spices, and a little burn.
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